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One in 10 people with tattoos experience rashes, scarring or other problems

Survey suggests red ink the most irritating

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SCRATCH THAT  Tattoos can irritate the skin for years; red ink may be the most aggravating color. 

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By Meghan Rosen

- More than 2 years ago

Tattoos may have people seeing red.

Up to 6 percent of inked adults develop a long-lasting rash, researchers report online May 27 in Contact Dermatitis.